Frost dates for 44314Akron, OH
The average last spring frost in Akron is April 24 and the average first fall frost is October 28, giving a typical growing season of about 186 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 24
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 28
- Growing season
- 186 days
Safer after May 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 172 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 21 · May 3 · May 21 | Oct 1 · Oct 15 · Oct 29 | 164 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 24 · May 9 | Oct 12 · Oct 28 · Nov 8 | 186 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 13 · Apr 25 | Oct 27 · Nov 7 · Nov 21 | 208 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Akron
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 24 – May 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 10 – Jul 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jul 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jul 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 24 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 9 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 9 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Jun 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Apr 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jun 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 18 – Nov 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 44314 is matched to the NOAA station Akron Fulton Intl Ap, OH, 8 km away, at 1,044 ft elevation (37 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Fulton Intl Ap, OH (used) | 1,044 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 28 |
| Stow 4 Se, OH | 1,060 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 21 |
| Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, OH | 1,208 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 26 |
| Ravenna 2 S, OH | 1,107 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 29 |
Frost dates near Akron
- Akron, OH 44317 · last Apr 24, first Oct 28
- Barberton, OH 44203 · last Apr 24, first Oct 28
- Hudson, OH 44237 · last Apr 24, first Oct 28
- Fairlawn, OH 44334 · last Apr 24, first Oct 28
- Lakemore, OH 44250 · last Apr 24, first Oct 28
- Clinton, OH 44216 · last Apr 24, first Oct 26
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222 · last Apr 24, first Oct 28
- Tallmadge, OH 44278 · last Apr 24, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Akron, OH?
- For ZIP code 44314, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 24, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Akron Fulton Intl Ap, OH weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 9.
- When is the first frost in Akron, OH?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 44314?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 186 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.